The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity.

Let every sluice of knowledge be opened and set a-flowing.

Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.

National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman, and that there is an obligation to perform such a duty absolutely irrespective of party politics or factional differences.

Whether they be old or young, rich or poor, high or low, wise or foolish, ignorant or learned, every individual is seen to be strongly actuated by a desire to be seen, heard, talked of, approved and respected... a passion for distinction.

That the said Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press or the rights of conscience.

A question arises whether all the powers of government, legislative, executive, and judicial, shall be left in this body? I think a people cannot be long free, nor ever happy, whose government is in one Assembly.